Mrs. Mormack2014-2015

Meet Mrs. Mormack

• Wildcat at heart• Graduated from Indiana University of

Pennsylvania in 2010• Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood and

Elementary Education, Concentration in Reading & Special Education Certification

• 3rd year teaching at Mt. View Elementary • 5th year at Greater Latrobe School District

Language Arts• StoryTown Core Reading Program• Weekly Spelling List in Yellow Bee

Book (individualized list)• Leveled Reading Books/Small

Group Instruction• Assessments: Weekly Spelling and

Reading Tests (Friday)• Accessible on Think Central.

Math

We will cover four critical areas in math:• Addition & Subtraction• Numbers and Operations in Base

Ten• Measurement and Data• Geometry

Accessible on Think Central.

Homework

Monday – spelling words (Bee Book)Tuesday – read weekly story

(reading book and RAH card)Wednesday – poetry folder & high-

frequency word practice worksheetThursday – study for testsFriday – spelling & reading tests

*occasional math worksheet *Book in a Bag

Science

We will cover four critical areas in science:Nature of ScienceLife ScienceEarth SciencePhysical Science

Accessible on Think Central.

Social Studies

Citizenship

Holidays

Resources for the Future

Health

Keeping Healthy

Dental Health

Nutrition

First Quarter Conference

We will have a parent teacher conference to discuss your child’s progress on Monday, November

10th.

Before you leave, please select a date and time. Sign-up sheets are

located on the back table.

Classroom Management

• Listen.• Raise your hand

to speak.• Keep your hands

and feet to yourself.

• Share.• Help others.• Use your manners.• Put things away.• Take turns.

Classroom Rules

Rewards and

Consequences

Individual and Whole Class

M&M’sStudents will have the opportunity to earn M&M’s each school day for following the rules, completing homework, being a good friend, etc. M&M’s can also be taken away. Every other Friday, students will count their M&M’s and have an opportunity to trade them in for items in the class treasure chest.

“Brownie Points” are earned together as a whole class. The class will earn brownies by working together. For example: following the rules, being kind, and receiving compliments. When the brownie pan is full, the class will choose a reward.

Additional InformationBirthday Treats• Nut-free • Pre-cut• Provide plates, napkins,

forks, etc., if needed• Summer birthdays – choose

a day to celebrateWater Bottles• Label with child’s name• Water only

I’m excited to begin a year of fun and learning together!

Mrs. Heather Mormack

If you need to contact me:• Send in a note• Email: heather.mormack@glsd.us • Call MVES: (724) 834-7399

Other School District Information can be found at: www.glsd.us

I’m so glad you were able to join me!

Please take some time to look around the room with your child.

Don’t forget to visit our encore teachers and Spirit Wear table!

Enjoy the rest of your evening.